Find the price advantage.
Compare departure and destination prices to identify where purchasing fuel may cost less.
FUELSMART PRO / FUEL TANKERING
A better fuel decision.
Before every departure.
Lower fuel prices are just the beginning. Compare the cost of buying fuel at your destination with the cost of carrying it from departure.
ILLUSTRATIVE AIRPORT PRICES
01 / DEPARTURE$5.00/ gal
Purchase where fuel costs less.
02 / DESTINATION$7.50/ gal
Evaluate the alternative.
Price difference$2.50 / gal
A price difference is not net savings. Include additional fuel burn, fees, and operational constraints.
WHY TANKER
Think beyond
the price at the pump.
Tankering means carrying extra fuel from departure to reduce purchases at a higher-priced destination. The right choice depends on the whole-trip cost.
Make costs more predictable.
Evaluate preferred fueling locations and understand how price changes affect the trip.
Plan with more flexibility.
Consider destination uplift requirements alongside your schedule and aircraft limits.
Keep the decision clear.
Give your team a consistent comparison of fuel purchase costs, carry costs, and fees.
THREE STRATEGIES. ONE CLEAR COMPARISON.
Choose what works
for this flight.
FuelSmart Pro compares alternatives using your entered aircraft and trip information.
Buy at destination.
Purchase the required fuel after arrival and account for applicable destination fees.
Tanker from departure.
Carry the additional fuel from departure, including its modeled cost-to-carry.
Combine both.
Compare partial tankering with a destination purchase that may qualify for a fee waiver.
DECISION CRITERIA
When does
tankering make sense?
The lowest posted price does not automatically produce the lowest trip cost.
Explore the aircraft library ↗-
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A meaningful price difference.
The departure price advantage must offset the extra costs of carrying fuel.
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A manageable cost-to-carry.
Include the additional fuel burn associated with carrying extra weight.
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Capacity for the mission.
Check available tank capacity, payload, and required reserves against approved aircraft data.
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Operational limits respected.
Verify takeoff and landing weights, runway performance, and company procedures independently.
MAKE YOUR NEXT DECISION A SMARTER ONE